Episode 66: Workplace Initiatives and the Disability Rights Movement.

Colleen and Max Starkloff founded the Starkloff Disability Institute in STL, MO.  Do yourself a favor and check out the work being done here to empower students and young adults with disabilities to think creatively and proactively about their future.  Colleen chats with us on a wide range of topics including the Disability Rights Movement and History, ADA, Universal Design as well as the innovative programs offered at the Institute. Timeline: 2:15 The Institutes Mission. We discussed the Origin Story and the programs offered by the Institute including The Dream Big Camp and  Access U. 11:13 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and educating Corporate America. 15:00 Affecting change in societal disability perspectives. 23:00 Disability Rights Movement within the context of Human Rights. Transcript